Job Description

If youd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Engineering Manager Production Facility DesignLocation: Aldermaston, BerkshirePackage: 344,990 - 371,110 (dependent on experience)Why work at AWE?As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers a range of benefits to suit you, including:

• 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off work
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors, and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces), and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary and core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing
• Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply)

Supporting the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) programme and national nuclear security are at the heart of what we do, making working with us both exciting and challenging.The Role:As an Engineering Design Manager, you will be the focal point for technical leadership of several design work packages for new and upgraded conventional production equipment and facilities. You will lead the design through its lifecycle from concept to handover to the facility. Partnering with the Senior Engineering Manager and working alongside stakeholders and technical experts, you will ensure facility designs (infrastructure, utilities, processes, and equipment) are suitable and appropriate, identifying and validating solutions to meet complex business needs while considering functional performance, regulatory safety requirements, and nuclear licensing conditions.What youll need to be considered:We'd love to hear from engineers with a recognised, relevant qualification (HNC/D/Degree) and the ability to work across functions, providing a supportive interface between the Facility, Safety Case Subject Matter Experts, and Technical Authorities. Experience in the following would be highly beneficial:

• Delivery of engineering design and outputs in a highly regulated industry (Nuclear experience advantageous but not essential)
• Contributing within a multi-discipline environment and being responsible for the engineering design and guardianship of high integrity assets through the whole lifecycle
• Articulating technical complexities and allocating Project/Design Engineers with design-related tasks to meet working programmes
• Production machinery and/or production line layout experience

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.Key Accountabilities:

• Technical leadership of design suppliers to deliver the facility design and equipment solutions
• Deliver integrated facility designs with appropriate safety documentation in a proportionate manner
• Assess the suitability of the facility design for the next phase of the lifecycle (e.g., tender, construction, commissioning, handover) and advise the Senior Engineering Manager
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and be a great team player
• Additional accountabilities may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the lead engineering representative on the project, responsible for delivery in terms of quality, meeting requirements, safety, value for money, and schedule
• Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate, and advise the Senior Engineering Manager
• Recommend the budget and programme to the Senior Engineering Manager to deliver design
• Assess the suitability of engineering design resources (both internal and external to AWE) to execute facility design, ensuring adequate competency and competency records
• Lead, drive, communicate, and deliver Facility Designs with due regard to safety, quality, schedule, cost-effectiveness, and lifetime value for money
• Maintain oversight of the facility design as it develops via routine reviews
• Deliver design solutions that meet business needs, functional performance, through-life performance, and are licensable and deliverable
• Manage the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover
• Provide functional support in identifying and implementing change, development, and improvement
• Assist the Head of Design Engineering in developing the Facility Design capability within AWE, encompassing both improvements and resource skills development
• Fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work means you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a one-stage process.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.Next steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people dont always xe2x80x98tick every box. Thats why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you dont meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, wed love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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